A definite perk of working with Disney is receiving my favorite Disney movies when they come out on Blu-ray. NOW AVAILABLE is Inside Out. This adorable film is available on Blu-ray combo, digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere.
My whole family loved this film so much. The characters were so cute and so relatable. The movie has really made me pause to think about my emotions at times when they get feeling really strong. My children love to talk about different emotions they are feeling also, … [Read more...]

The theme throughout Tomorrowland is that of innovation and following your dreams. All of the big ideas we have in the world started with a dream. When we follow those dreams, amazing things take flight.
Have you seen the fun quizzes around the internet about different topics? Well now there is a Dreamer's Quiz to help you see what kind of dreamer your child (or yourself) is. Visit that link and on the right side of the page is the quiz.
My daughter took the quiz and she got "Artistic … [Read more...]

Brad Bird has some impressive titles under his belt from "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" to "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille". Brad started drawing animated shorts when we was 11 so it's natural that he found his way into this profession.
Talking to Brad Bird, the director of Tomorrowland, was pretty exciting. Brad has had some amazing experience that led up to him making Tomorrowland and including some great features on the upcoming Blu-ray combo.
One of the bonus features I think … [Read more...]

Growing up I loved Aladdin. It was one of my very favorite Disney movies because I thought the music was so fun and of course the Genie was a hilarious character.
The Diamond Edition of Aladdin is coming!! Get ready for some enhanced goodness and awesome new bonus clips! You can get Aladdin on Disney Movies Anywhere and Digital HD on September 29. See why I recommend that version here.
Something that I'm so excited about with this Diamond Edition are some of the bonus features coming out, … [Read more...]

During my awesome trip to LA for the Disneyland 60th Diamond Anniversary Celebration we were able to sit down with Raffey Cassidy and Thomas Robinson who play Athena and Young Frank in the film Tomorrowland. Since I had just seen the movie a few days before I was very excited to get to chat with these cute kids.
Raffey Cassidy
Raffey is a darling teenage girl with a lovely English accent. I really enjoyed speaking with her as she is very mature and thoughtful for her age. She already has an … [Read more...]

It's always really exciting to learn about new Disney movies coming out. I LOVE the Disney Pixar combo's because they end up being the best movies(in my opinion). Well, coming Thanksgiving is The Good Dinosaur.
"The Good Dinosaur" asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an … [Read more...]

Disney's Tomorrowland is coming to theaters this Friday, May 22! To get excited for the film, or to have some activities for summer break, here are some fun activity sheets based on Tomorrowland.
Download this coloring page.
Download the Emblem Maze.
Find your way to Tomorrowland.
I saw an intense preview for Tomorrowland when my hubby and I went to see Avengers: Age of Ultron. It got me very excited to see the movie, but also thinking I'll watch it before I let my kids see it. It is … [Read more...]

My family is huge into Captain America! I was blessed to be able to go on the Captain America: The Winter Soldier press trip with Disney and interview some of the HUGE stars of the film. My 5 year old is also a super fan. Because of his love we have done several projects based around Captain America, like making him a special cake decorated like Captain's shield and making him a DIY Captain America shield.
I'm so excited to tell you that filming has started for Captain America: Civil War - … [Read more...]

I know I probably have a different taste in TV shows than you probably do, but I thought it would be fun to talk about our favorite shows on Netflix. Since I don't have cable or satellite TV (just a digital antenna that gets about 30 channels) most of the TV I watch is online, either the channel's website or on Netflix.
So, what kind of things do I like? Well I'm a Jane Austen lover and so I love to find shows that are set in a similar time period with similar stories. I love a good, clean, … [Read more...]

Great news! Into the Woods is now on Blu-ray combo and digital HD! As soon as this movie was announced I was so excited. I mean it is a pretty funny musical, with great music and check out the cast - incredible! The movie did not disappoint. I was able to see it a little early and loved it so much. Everyone in the theater was laughing and clapping throughout. It is such a great film, and pretty family friendly being only PG. I didn't go with kids, so I wasn't as concerned about things but I have … [Read more...]

Baymax is definitely my favorite character in Big Hero 6. Although a robot, he is so lovable, and his squishy outer layer makes him very huggable (I would assume). It was so fun to be able to sit down with Scott Adsit and chat about what it was like to be the voice behind this larger than life character that will definitely become a Disney legacy.
Since I've never seen the show 30 Rock before (which is what he says most people recognize him from) my fan girl feelings were solely for him … [Read more...]

Once I saw Big Hero 6 I was in love, so getting to interview the actors from the film was super exciting for me! Daniel Henny voices Tadashi and Ryan Potter voices Hiro. Though they had only met at the first screening of the film, they definitely seem to have a brotherhood. They are very playful and respectful with each other.
It's always interesting to learn how the actors are similar to the characters they are playing. Ryan said that he loves to create things. He like to build, use his … [Read more...]

McFarland, USA comes to theaters February 20 (TODAY!) While in Los Angeles for the press junket, I was able to watch this movie. I'm a big fan on inspirational films that are clean and family friendly. McFarland, USA is definitely that. It teaches some great life lessons, is completely relatable and clean so your kids can watch it too!
McFarland, USA is the true story of Coach Jim, who through a series unfortunate choices, finds himself accepting a job at the only high school that would hire … [Read more...]

Big Hero 6 is seriously my new favorite Disney movie. I actually didn't want to see it in the beginning because I didn't think it looked very good, but once I watched it, I was in love. It is such a beautiful story with real emotions I could really relate to.
On the Blu-ray combo pack, which comes out February 24, there are a lot of great bonus features!
The Origin of the Story of Big Hero 6: Hiro's Journey
Big Hero Secrets (find the Easter eggs!)
Big Animator 6: The … [Read more...]

When Jim White and the 3 Diaz brothers walked into the room, I was so excited. At the end of McFarland, USA the movie does a "where are they now?" type thing and they are in the movie, running with the current McFarland High School track team. From the movie and the recap of things that are happening now, I felt like I knew them, like we were old friends.
The guys were all so humble and so proud of the film. Sometimes it can be tricky turning real life events into a film, making sure you … [Read more...]

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